My best friend in the whole wide world is having a baby in May. Over Easter weekend we threw a small shower for her in my hometown-- no particular theme, no crazy games, just a sweet, intimate shower to express our love for her and our excitement over the soon-to-arrive Baby Boggs. While we planned to be outside on the terrace, Mother Nature decided to throw a tantrum with cold, howling winds and sheets of rain, so we strung up the bunting indoors and lit the fire. Here are some snaps from the festivities.

Guests signed a copy of "Where the Wild Things Are" (those are my mother's Easter decorations. aren't they lovely?)

Remember the sewing I did over spring break? Here are the final products!

The mama-to-be's little sister made these felt birds to hang in Baby Boggs's nursery. Since she couldn't be at the shower, we strung them up around the room as a little surprise. Aren't they sweet?

It's hard to believe the next time I see her, she'll have a little tater tot. If he's anything like his parents, he'll be funny and good-natured, and I can't wait to meet him.

Here at the Punchbowl, I believe that design, like our favorite libation, isn't a one-ingredient recipe; rather, the mixing of the fun, the functional, and the aesthetically pleasing makes for an experience that brings us together and adds value to our everyday lives. So grab your cup and dive in!